It's pricey and good, not great. The main benefit is that you are there and don't have to worry about being late for the event. They have a buffet upstairs that's not bad, again the benefit is being there already. I don't live far from there and there isn't too much close that I would risk being late or parking out in the back forty.If I were attending something there, I would just eat there and avoid the hassle. I think you might get better parking if you tell them you have reservations. One more thing....they start taking reservations one month ahead of the event; like a concert/

a place not too distant from the palace that is certainly worth trying is lelli's on opdyke and featherstone. i recommend the surf n turf. not certain but i think they have a free shuttle to the palace.